Taxon Details

Astragalus bicristatus

crested milk-vetch

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Taxon Summary:

Astragalus bicristatus, commonly known as crested milk-vetch, is a perennial herb in the Fabaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1700 to 2745 meters. Astragalus bicristatus is ranked 4.3, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Not very threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Aug
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Elevation:
1700 - 2745 meters
5580 - 9005 feet
General Habitats:
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Carbonate (usually)
  • Rocky (sometimes)
  • Sandy (sometimes)
Notes:
Threatened by mining and development. Possibly threatened by recreational activities and vehicles.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 0
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 0
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Los Angeles (LAX), Riverside (RIV), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Big Bear City (3411637), Butler Peak (3411731), Fawnskin (3411638), Mescal Creek (3411746), Moonridge (3411627), Mount San Antonio (3411736), Mt. Baldy (3411726), Telegraph Peak (3411735), Toro Peak (3311654)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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